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Does conspicuous colouration of Magpies Pica pica influence aggressive behaviour in nesting Great Reed Warblers Acrocephalus arundinaceus?
- 1.0468616 - ÚBO 2018 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Trnka, A. - Požgayová, Milica
Does conspicuous colouration of Magpies Pica pica influence aggressive behaviour in nesting Great Reed Warblers Acrocephalus arundinaceus?
Bird Study. Roč. 64, č. 1 (2017), s. 108-111. ISSN 0006-3657. E-ISSN 1944-6705
Institutional support: RVO:68081766
Keywords : Magpies Pica pica * Great Reed Warblers Acrocephalus arundinaceus
OECD category: Ornithology
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Using dummy experiments at nests of Great Reed Warblers Acrocephalus arundinaceus, we found no evidence to support the hypothesis that the contrasting black and white plumage colouration in Magpies Pica pica has evolved to reduce mobbing defensive attacks by potential prey species. We suggest instead that it might have evolved in the context of sexual selection or as a signal for flock formation.
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